04 November, 2024
GK Update
Thu 27 Jun, 2024
National
MR-MOCR
- DRDO handed over the Medium Range-Microwave Obscurant Chaff Rocket (MR-MOCR) to the Indian Navy in New Delhi.
- Microwave Obscurant Chaff is a niche technology developed by DRDO’s Defence Laboratory in Jodhpur.
DRDO | Chairman: Samir V Kamat |
International
India and Benin
- India and Benin reviewed bilateral relations and discussed ways to further strengthen ties between the two countries.
Benin | Capital: Porto-Novo |
International Solar Alliance
- Paraguay has become the 100th country to join as full member of the International Solar Alliance.
Paraguay | Capital: Asuncion |
Sports
Paris Olympics
- Indian Swimmers Dhinidhi Desinghu & Srihari Nataraj has qualified for 2024 Paris Olympics through Universality quota.
Person in News
Mark Rutte
- Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte will be the next secretary general of NATO.
Chris Silverwood
- Chris Silverwood has resigned as Sri Lanka’s Head Coach.
Muhammad Wasim
- Pakistan Cricket Board has appointed Muhammad Wasim as head coach for the women's cricket team for Asia Cup.
Sam Pitroda
- Sam Pitroda has been re-appointed as the chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress.
Miscellaneous
World Drug Day
- World Drug Day is observed on June 26th every year to strengthen action and cooperation in achieving a world free of drug abuse.
- It is also known as the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking.
Theme 2024 | The evidence is clear: invest in prevention |
Central Electronics Limited
- Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh announced the grant of "Mini RATNA" status (Category-1) for Central Electronics Limited.
Central Electronics Limited | Founded: 1974 |